Here are the PDF notes for episode 28.

In this episode, Dr Steve Meyer reviews the role of coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in the treatment of coronary artery disease (CAD). After listening to this podcast, learners will be able to:

• define coronary artery disease
• describe the important outcomes of treatment for coronary artery disease
• list the recent important trials comparing the role of CABG to other interventional treatments
• list the groups of patients for whom CABG is the preferred treatment choice

Running time 13:04

In this episode, Dr Roderick MacArthur discusses the condition of aortic dissection. Listen and learn about:

• the classical clinical picture of aortic dissection
• how to make the diagnosis
• pathophysiology of Type A and Type B dissections
• immediate management of the patient with a dissection
• principles of surgery for aortic dissection

Running time 14:38

Note: there is some variation of volume in this recording, you may need to crank up the sound in places.

Here are the PDF notes for episode 27.

In this episode, Dr James Shapiro discusses pancreatic cancer. Listen and learn:

• incidence and mortality of pancreatic cancer
• types of pancreatic cancer
• molecular biology of pancreatic cancer
• common symptoms of the condition
• patient work-up in suspected pancreatic cancer
• management of resectable and non-resectable disease
• other pancreatic tumours: neuroendocrine tumours and cystic neoplasms

Running time: 25:37

Here are the PDF notes for episode 26.

In this episode, Dr James Shapiro discusses liver transplantation. Topics covered include:

• the history of transplantation
• indications for liver transplant including acute liver failure and hepatocellular carcinoma
• selection of recipients and donors
• surgical approaches for liver transplantation
• post-operative complications
• immunosuppression after liver transplant
• long term outcomes

Running time: 27:03

Here are the PDF notes for episode 25.